Victor H. Krulak
Victor H. Krulak (nicknamed “Brute”) was a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Marines. In October, 1943 he led a group of Marines onto Choiseul…
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George Mead
George Mead was a friend of both JFK and Kick. Mead’s family had a summer place on Great Island in Hyannis. His father (also George…
November 2, 1943
November 2, 1943 JFK skippered PT-59 as part of an operation to help evacuate Marines who were trapped on the island of Choiseul. Kennedy picked…
Third Night
For the third night of the planned diversionary action by the US Marines on Choiseul, Jack and PT 59 remained moored at the base on…